News
HOMES HALT: housing builds in shire down by almost half
New home builds in Colac Otway Shire have hit a record low, new data reveals.
Unexpected win for first-year apprentice
A talented female Colac apprentice has taken out two awards.
Search ongoing for missing fisherman
Rescuers are continuing to search for a fisherman who went missing in the water near Lorne.
Festival to trial drug testing, MP opposes
A music festival across the border from Colac Otway Shire will become the first to take part in the State Government’s pill testing trial.
Have your say on council plan
Surf Coast Shire council is asking locals to help develop its new council plan, which will set the strategic direction for 2025 to 2029.
Community support for the festive season
As the festive season approaches, the Colac Kindness Network has opened its doors to help residents in need throughout the Christmas break.
Lying learner avoids record
An Apollo Bay learner driver who lied about his identity to police because he was “too nervous” to produce his Learner permit has kept his clean criminal record but must pay $300 to the court.
Man fined for cannabis
A man caught carrying drugs in his pocket on an early morning drive has been ordered to pay a $300 fine.
